Rescission of OMB Memo Does Not Lift Federal Funding Freeze
The White House clarifies that the rescission of the OMB memo does not end the federal funding freeze, prompting mixed reactions from lawmakers regarding its implications.
The latest: "This is NOT a rescission of the federal funding freeze. It is simply a rescission of the OMB memo," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a post on X.
Catch up quick: The memo ordering the freeze, issued Monday night, had called for a pause on federal grant, loan and other financial assistance programs -- potentially affecting billions or even trillions of dollars in spending.
What they're saying: "This is an important victory for the American people whose voices were heard after massive pressure from every corner of this country -- real people made a difference by speaking out," Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.), the top Democrat on the Appropriations Committee, said in a statement.
The intrigue: Other Democrats argued the memo rescission was simply a sleight of hand, and that the Trump administration is seeking to circumvent lawsuits while keeping certain funding frozen.
